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Rhodes: New appointment McCall's call
8:30pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
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Stuart McCall will have the final say on City's next youth-team boss.
McCall will sit down with joint-chairmen Julian Rhodes and Mark Lawn on Friday to discuss potential names to take over from Jon Pepper, who left Valley Parade on Monday.
But Rhodes insists it will be McCall's shout on who they plump for.
He believes the new youth chief will have to work closely with the senior coaching team - and therefore should be appointed by them.
Rhodes said: "There has always been an argument that youth development shouldn't have anything to do with the first team. Managers come and go at clubs but the youth programme remains.
"That may be all right up to the age of 16 when you are talking about developing lads through the centre of excellence but you are hoping that players in the youth team will go on to appear for the first team.
"So whoever is in charge of the youth side surely has to be appointed by the first-team manager. It's a very important position from that point.
"The ball is in Stuart's court who he wants. He has suggested a few names and we've had some inquiries.
"He's got ideas and Mark's got ideas but ultimately it will be down to Stuart to make his own appointment."
Pepper was brought in by Nicky Law in 2002, initially as youth-development officer, and has worked closely with Peter Horne in improving a department that had been neglected. City have been criticised for not producing enough of their own players - a brief that will be high on the agenda for whoever takes up the post.
Rhodes added: "We've tried to get the younger players in the reserves early in recent years and hopefully on to the first team, so there is going to be a big cross-over between the youth-team manager and Wayne (Jacobs) and Wethers (David Wetherall).
"There's a few interested names being thrown about, although there is no immediate call to make a decision. As long as we have the new man in place for the start of pre-season on July 1.
"We want to make sure we get the right appointment."
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Sludgy, Shipley says...
8:43pm Wed 14 May 08
Sludgy, Shipley says...
8:43pm Wed 14 May 08
RyanT, Bradford says...
8:59pm Wed 14 May 08
RyanT, Bradford says...
8:59pm Wed 14 May 08
RyanT, Bradford says...
8:59pm Wed 14 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
9:24pm Wed 14 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
9:24pm Wed 14 May 08
Darryl, BD2 says...
9:24pm Wed 14 May 08
mk70, bd 10 says...
9:40pm Wed 14 May 08
mk70, bd 10 says...
9:40pm Wed 14 May 08
mk70, bd 10 says...
9:40pm Wed 14 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:45am Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:45am Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:45am Thu 15 May 08
boparob, Bradford says...
9:47am Thu 15 May 08
boparob, Bradford says...
9:47am Thu 15 May 08
boparob, Bradford says...
9:47am Thu 15 May 08
Chris, Bradford says...
11:10am Thu 15 May 08
Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
Chris, Bradford says...
11:10am Thu 15 May 08
Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
Chris, Bradford says...
11:10am Thu 15 May 08
Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
albion, west riding says...
11:55am Thu 15 May 08
Chris wrote:Any of them would make a decent assistant!
It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
albion, west riding says...
11:55am Thu 15 May 08
Chris wrote:Any of them would make a decent assistant!
It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
albion, west riding says...
11:55am Thu 15 May 08
Chris wrote:Any of them would make a decent assistant!
It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.
The Russian, Brizzal says...
12:02pm Thu 15 May 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
12:02pm Thu 15 May 08
The Russian, Brizzal says...
12:02pm Thu 15 May 08
Youngliver, Manchester says...
12:10pm Thu 15 May 08
How great would that be, McCall and Hendrie as a team again?
They were the stars of the team when I was a kid and will always be my favourites.
Youngliver, Manchester says...
12:10pm Thu 15 May 08
How great would that be, McCall and Hendrie as a team again?
They were the stars of the team when I was a kid and will always be my favourites.
Youngliver, Manchester says...
12:10pm Thu 15 May 08
How great would that be, McCall and Hendrie as a team again?
They were the stars of the team when I was a kid and will always be my favourites.
seanary, Bradford says...
12:14pm Thu 15 May 08
seanary, Bradford says...
12:14pm Thu 15 May 08
seanary, Bradford says...
12:14pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy, says...
12:43pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.
skippy, says...
12:43pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.
skippy, says...
12:43pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.
j, Bradford says...
2:54pm Thu 15 May 08
j, Bradford says...
2:54pm Thu 15 May 08
j, Bradford says...
2:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:02pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:02pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:02pm Thu 15 May 08
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
5:15pm Thu 15 May 08
albion wrote:WARNING:-
Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring!
I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments.
I suggest we all do the same.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
5:15pm Thu 15 May 08
albion wrote:WARNING:-
Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring!
I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments.
I suggest we all do the same.
Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
5:15pm Thu 15 May 08
albion wrote:WARNING:-
Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring!
I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments.
I suggest we all do the same.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
superman, Bradford says...
5:54pm Thu 15 May 08
Mr Sensible wrote:Why do you insist on making comments about city, youre obviously not a fan and know nothing about city so f*ck off and leave the real football fans to it.
I am very qualified to take over the Manager's job at City as I know nothing about football so there would not have to be many changes. I would have Shaun,richmond as my Assistant. Could we do any worse and if you think so prove it.
albion, west riding says...
6:10pm Thu 15 May 08
Waynus wrote:But you just did.
albion wrote:WARNING:- Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring! I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments. I suggest we all do the same.Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
albion, west riding says...
6:10pm Thu 15 May 08
Waynus wrote:But you just did.
albion wrote:WARNING:- Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring! I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments. I suggest we all do the same.Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
albion, west riding says...
6:10pm Thu 15 May 08
Waynus wrote:But you just did.
albion wrote:WARNING:- Another one to ignore. Just keeps banging the same drum without changing the tune....boring! I have had disagreements with plenty of people over the last 12 months, but I will not tolerate (and therefore will not respond to) anyone that doesn't back up their arguments. I suggest we all do the same.Chris wrote: It will be quite an interesting appointment. I have seen a few old faces around Valley Parade since McCall took over that will probably be interested. Mark Ellis and John Hendrie to name 2. Mark Ellis assistant at Guisley I would imagine would be interested. Not sure what John Hendrie is up to these days, media work? Whatever the decision I am sure Stuart will make the right choice form the club.Any of them would make a decent assistant!
albion, west riding says...
6:16pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:Yes, i was very shocked to read about that, i knew him quite well in the 70s&80s.
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
albion, west riding says...
6:16pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:Yes, i was very shocked to read about that, i knew him quite well in the 70s&80s.
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
albion, west riding says...
6:16pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:Yes, i was very shocked to read about that, i knew him quite well in the 70s&80s.
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
bdsixer, odsal says...
6:31pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:you seem well informed who do you know at the club
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
bdsixer, odsal says...
6:31pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:you seem well informed who do you know at the club
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
bdsixer, odsal says...
6:31pm Thu 15 May 08
skippy wrote:you seem well informed who do you know at the club
Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
6:38pm Thu 15 May 08
Regards to other posters, I can not understand the aggression towards people like Shaun and Mr Sensible. I just cant understand why some people got so uptight with me bringing this into the open about the levels at which we, I mean by the people do go to matches, past present or future in to be treated fairer and better. I guess the only people that would moan at that are the actual stewards, who else would get so aggresive to me for pointing out something that needed addressing for the betterment of Bradford City and in general the way supporters are treated. And for the last time, I did go by the correct channels originally by contacted the club, but to no avail. So I had no option to bring this into the public, and that is what I shall do, and if anyone else has an ounce of self respect, they will no longer put up with this oppresion.
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
6:38pm Thu 15 May 08
Regards to other posters, I can not understand the aggression towards people like Shaun and Mr Sensible. I just cant understand why some people got so uptight with me bringing this into the open about the levels at which we, I mean by the people do go to matches, past present or future in to be treated fairer and better. I guess the only people that would moan at that are the actual stewards, who else would get so aggresive to me for pointing out something that needed addressing for the betterment of Bradford City and in general the way supporters are treated. And for the last time, I did go by the correct channels originally by contacted the club, but to no avail. So I had no option to bring this into the public, and that is what I shall do, and if anyone else has an ounce of self respect, they will no longer put up with this oppresion.
Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
6:38pm Thu 15 May 08
Regards to other posters, I can not understand the aggression towards people like Shaun and Mr Sensible. I just cant understand why some people got so uptight with me bringing this into the open about the levels at which we, I mean by the people do go to matches, past present or future in to be treated fairer and better. I guess the only people that would moan at that are the actual stewards, who else would get so aggresive to me for pointing out something that needed addressing for the betterment of Bradford City and in general the way supporters are treated. And for the last time, I did go by the correct channels originally by contacted the club, but to no avail. So I had no option to bring this into the public, and that is what I shall do, and if anyone else has an ounce of self respect, they will no longer put up with this oppresion.
Oxford Bantam, Oxford says...
8:46pm Thu 15 May 08
albion wrote:Your a right toilet albion, always trying to name drop - saddo.
skippy wrote:Yes, i was very shocked to read about that, i knew him quite well in the 70s&80s.Mr Sensible wrote: Better check and see if any of his relatives are out of work before looking anywhere else.or maybe one of jacobs clan,speaking of sm and wjthey had the decencey to go and support joe colbecks at his dads funeral yesterday,well done and much appreciated im sure by his whole family.
Sludgy, Shipley says...
8:43pm Wed 14 May 08